Clubs Queensland is alarmed by the impact of the approval of up to three new casino licenses on Queensland community clubs. As such we have recently commissioned a report by Synergies Economic Consulting that identifies some of the biggest implications for the ongoing viability of the sector.

Some of the headline stats:

63 community clubs at serious risk of closure

​$75 million in lost community contributions and taxes foregone

​Over $100 million in lost gaming revenue

For a one page summary on the impacts of another casino in Queensland - click here

click here to let The Premier know why we don’t need a second casino on the Gold Coast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: What is the status of the proposed ASF Consortium development?Source* - Department of State Development website

A: The ASF Consortium Pty Ltd was selected for one of the two licences available to be located on the Gold Coast for the land between Sea World and the Gold Coast Fishermen's Co-operative. The submission for an Integrated Resort Development on the Gold Coast is currently being assessed by the Department of State Development with a detailed proposal expected by year’s end.

Q: Where is the proposed site located?

A: The remaining five hectare site between Sea World and the Gold Coast Fishermen’s Co-operative identified for the IRD development and cruise ship terminal back in 2013 will be used to develop the integrated resort and casino.

A: The Broadwater is a social, environmental and economic asset to our city which locals and tourists alike use and love, and we do not want its natural beauty and character destroyed by high density urban development or a ship terminal. The development proposed will entail millions of m3 of dredging which will destroy the habitat for dugongs, dolphins, migratory birds and over 450 species of marine life in the Gold Coast Seaway. Proposals to construct a huge development for 15,000 people mid Broadwater will create a visual abomination and severely impact upon traffic, infrastructure and population in adjacent suburbs like Southport, Labrador and Runaway Bay, leading to the M1. Finally, the community loves and uses its magnificent Broadwater and islands as its boating, swimming, sailing, fishing and recreational heart. This development will destroy this freedom and privilege, and change the beautiful face of our city forever.

ASF can construct its development on private land it purchases like every other developer who invests in our city. We do not need to sell off precious public open space and waterways to attract investment.